Liverpool will kick off their Premier League title defence at home to Bournemouth on Friday, August 15 while Arsenal head to Manchester United in a blockbuster clash on the opening weekend.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola suggested Tuesday that the dropped Jack Grealish needed to rediscover his love for playing football after being left out of the squad for the Club World Cup in the United States.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy said he had no regrets over the hiring of Ange Postecoglou as he defended the decision to sack the Australian as manager.

The Premier League has officially confirmed the fixture list for the 2025/26 season, which is set to begin on Saturday, 16 August 2025 and conclude on Sunday, 24 May 2026.

The 39-year-old Spanish great Sergio Ramos scored as Monterrey held Inter Milan 1-1 in a hard-fought FIFA Club World Cup Group E opener in Pasadena on Tuesday.

Mamelodi Sundowns got off to a winning start at the Club World Cup with a 1-0 victory over South Korean side Ulsan HD on Tuesday in a match delayed by a weather warning and played before largely empty stands.

River Plate overcame a spirited Urawa Red Diamonds 3-1 on Tuesday to make a strong start in Club World Cup Group E.

Borussia Dortmund were held to a 0-0 draw by Fluminense at the Club World Cup on Tuesday, as Brazilian teams maintained their unbeaten record so far in the competition.

Manchester United have intensified their search for a new striker this summer, placing Hugo Ekitike firmly at the top of their wishlist. The 22-year-old French forward has caught the Red Devils' attention following a standout season with Eintracht Frankfurt.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson is taking time away from football this summer to carefully weigh up his next move, with no immediate decisions expected regarding his future.

England women's goalkeeper Hannah Hampton said stepping up to replace Mary Earps at Euro 2025 will be a daunting task after her leading role in the Lionesses' success at major tournaments.

The Club World Cup welcomes one of its most curious sides: Mamelodi Sundowns. The South African champions, whose kit pays tribute to Brazil, have the shortest squad in the entire tournament. They dream of making a splash in their opener against Ulsan.

Real Madrid trained in Palm Beach on Tuesday ahead of their Club World Cup opener against Al Hilal, but the main headline was the absence of Kylian Mbappe. The French forward is suffering from a fever and is highly unlikely to feature in the debut clash against the Saudi side.

Gian Piero Gasperini said Tuesday he does not expect Roma can challenge for the Serie A title in his first season after leaving Atalanta "but you never know".